Strasburg Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal With Topps!

[Wes]

If Strasburg is in Sterling I'll take my Elite money to that product.

 

[RandomH]

wowzers

 

[js0000001]

This guy is a let down waiting to happen

 

[elemin8]

[quote="ALL_THE_HYPE":2gsn08ff]

Give the kid a 2010 Bowman Chrome Auto.

Please?

No kidding, this should have been done months ago to get him into 09 BDP.

Completely unacceptable if they don't make sure he is an AUTO in one of the BC sets next year.

Of course he will be, but I'm confused as to why it would be "completely unacceptable."[/quote:2gsn08ff]

I have a feeling that Strasburg will be next year WBC. A Strasburg auto in every Topps product. Including every Bowman release. :benson:

 

[NECpilgrims8]

This guy is a let down waiting to happen

Based on what?

You really should explain statements like that, or else they just look ridiculous.

 

[Jaypers]

[quote="ALL_THE_HYPE":179avkzl]

Give the kid a 2010 Bowman Chrome Auto.

Please?

No kidding, this should have been done months ago to get him into 09 BDP.

Completely unacceptable if they don't make sure he is an AUTO in one of the BC sets next year.

Of course he will be, but I'm confused as to why it would be "completely unacceptable."

I have a feeling that Strasburg will be next year WBC. A Strasburg auto in every Topps product. Including every Bowman release. :benson:[/quote:179avkzl]

Didn't hurt Pujols' cards eight years ago, did it?

Naturally, he'll have to put up numbers befitting a #1 starter.

 

[Razor]

First, Kudos to Topps for taking the gamble to sign Strassy exclusive. Whether it works out well or not, nice to see them finally ponying up to play. Funny part is, last year Topps complained to MLB and MLBPA what a terrible thing exclusive deals are. They said it was "ruining the industry". I guess times they are a changin'. This should be interesting.

Second, I am a non-factor in this one as I had no intention of making 2009 draft featuring this group of players. However, I do look on as an interested party. Who knows what next year will bring IF the card market improves?

Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

 

[Jaypers]

First, Kudos to Topps for taking the gamble to sign Strassy exclusive. Whether it works out well or not, nice to see them finally ponying up to play. Funny part is, last year Topps complained to MLB and MLBPA what a terrible thing exclusive deals are. They said it was "ruining the industry". I guess times they are a changin'. This should be interesting.

How does it feel to have made the "E" word a buzz-word, Brian? :mrgreen:

 

[HPC]

Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

 

[justinmandawg]

This guy is a let down waiting to happen

So are 95% of other players that are drafted. Way to go out on a limb. What is a "let down" in your opinion?

 

[Razor]

Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

I love the guy! BUT, I dont think a 9-8 season will warrant $100-500 first cards!
Anyone here think prices hold up (short term) 9-8 or worse???
BG

 

[js0000001]

This guy is a let down waiting to happen

So are 95% of other players that are drafted. Way to go out on a limb. What is a "let down" in your opinion?

I just never trust hype like this

all cards fit into one of two catagories Buy or Sell

If I busted some wax and pulled a card of him I would sell it in a heartbeat (Before the TJ surgery)

 

[RITM]

Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

I love the guy! BUT, I dont think a 9-8 season will warrant $100-500 first cards!
Anyone here think prices hold up (short term) 9-8 or worse???
BG

W/L is not a good way to measure pitching talent. I am pretty sure Mark Prior cards were selling over $100 back in 2002 and he had a .500 record after getting called up to the big club.

 

[Razor]

Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

I love the guy! BUT, I dont think a 9-8 season will warrant $100-500 first cards!
Anyone here think prices hold up (short term) 9-8 or worse???
BG

W/L is not a good way to measure pitching talent. I am pretty sure Mark Prior cards were selling over $100 back in 2002 and he had a .500 record after getting called up to the big club.

Are Stras and Prior hype comparable?
BG

 

[kentuckyderby]

Easy to sell there and say he will fail because the vast majority of players don't live up to expectations
Especially easy to say that with a guying playing for a franchise that will lose 90+ year in year out

Let's leave Razor out of this conversation (that means no cheap shots and also no patting on the back when it comes to Razor and the "original" ::facepalm:: thought of exclusivity)
It's about Topps
Congrats Topps


The time to cash in on Stras at its height was around draft time

I anticipate Topps using him a ton in their product as they should

 

[RITM]

Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

I love the guy! BUT, I dont think a 9-8 season will warrant $100-500 first cards!
Anyone here think prices hold up (short term) 9-8 or worse???
BG

W/L is not a good way to measure pitching talent. I am pretty sure Mark Prior cards were selling over $100 back in 2002 and he had a .500 record after getting called up to the big club.

Are Stras and Prior hype comparable?
BG

Can't honestly tell you as I don't follow the game as close today. I do know that Mark Prior was pretty hyped and had plenty of national media coming to watch him pitch. I also recall him as being tagged as the future for the Cubs due to his "perfect mechanics".

 

[mchenrycards]

[quote="Razor":2ctksj3h]Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

I love the guy! BUT, I dont think a 9-8 season will warrant $100-500 first cards!
Anyone here think prices hold up (short term) 9-8 or worse???
BG

W/L is not a good way to measure pitching talent. I am pretty sure Mark Prior cards were selling over $100 back in 2002 and he had a .500 record after getting called up to the big club.

Are Stras and Prior hype comparable?
BG

Can't honestly tell you as I don't follow the game as close today. I do know that Mark Prior was pretty hyped and had plenty of national media coming to watch him pitch. I also recall him as being tagged as the future for the Cubs due to his "perfect mechanics".[/quote:2ctksj3h]

Living in the Chicago area the hype for Prior was pretty huge. I dont know if my point of view is skewed because of being in the Chicago area but I think the hype for Prior and Stras are just about the same from what I have seen.

 

[RITM]

Are Stras and Prior hype comparable?
BG

Unless my information is wrong Mark's contract from the Cubs after the draft was the highest contract until Stras signed his so I think it's fair to say the hype was comparable.

 

[HPC]

[quote="HPC":24pg2h7t][quote="Razor":24pg2h7t]Now, the question is, can Stras go 17-3 or 15-5 in Washington , which is what it will take for USA and future Topps prices to sustain (not increase in my opinion) current/near future values...

BG

I think lower numbers are expected.

I dont think they will give him 20 starts and risk wearing his arm down.

Probably under 15 starts is more realistic

I love the guy! BUT, I dont think a 9-8 season will warrant $100-500 first cards!
Anyone here think prices hold up (short term) 9-8 or worse???
BG

W/L is not a good way to measure pitching talent. I am pretty sure Mark Prior cards were selling over $100 back in 2002 and he had a .500 record after getting called up to the big club.

Are Stras and Prior hype comparable?
BG

Can't honestly tell you as I don't follow the game as close today. I do know that Mark Prior was pretty hyped and had plenty of national media coming to watch him pitch. I also recall him as being tagged as the future for the Cubs due to his "perfect mechanics".[/quote:24pg2h7t]

Living in the Chicago area the hype for Prior was pretty huge. I dont know if my point of view is skewed because of being in the Chicago area but I think the hype for Prior and Stras are just about the same from what I have seen.[/quote:24pg2h7t]

W/L alone wont dicatate prices like that

If he is 9-8 with a 2.75 ERA in 125 innings and a better or equal K/IP ratio, I think they could dictate $100-$500 prices.

Realistically though, will he see work from the pen first, or automatically be their opening day starter?

When the answer to that comes out, then you will either see an influx or decrease of prices

(Compared to Prior, I would say the hype is alot bigger)

 

[sportscardtheory]

Hey, Stephen. You should probably spend some time in the Minors.

Sincerely,
Todd Van Poppel